Sermons on 11th Hour Fasting:

Darkness Then Liberation On Good Friday.

Contributed by John Gullick on Apr 22, 2003

A sermon that considers the three hours of darkness at easter and the liberation that follows. Closes with a story from Sermon Central resources.

Just a few days ago the city of Baghdad was plunged into darkness - the wailing of bombs and sirens was followed a complete blackout of the city - hospitals - homes and army posts alike were dependent on the moon - candles and the flash of light from fearful bombs. At that point in the war that it ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:32-62

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Prayer, The Pressing Priority

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Nov 23, 2002

Since prayer is the pressing priority of the hour, we need to know how we should go about it.

Prayer, The Pressing Priority Text: Acts 6: 4 Intro: After Jesus concluded a prayer cession, one of His disciples said, “Lord, teach us to pray…” (Luke 11: 1c). The teaching that followed is what is commonly referred to as “The Lord’s Prayer,” or “The Model Prayer.” As one might assume, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:4

Denomination: Baptist

Changed By The Fire

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Aug 22, 2005

The greatest need of this hour for the church is a fresh fire. We need more than a touch we need transformation.

Changed by the Fire Pro 30:15-16 Four things that say not it is enough ( The fire). Fire is never satisfied, it will burn as long as there is fuel. (Heb 12:29 KJV) For our God is a consuming fire. This means God is never finished, he never reaches a point where he says you’re holy ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:29

Denomination: Pentecostal

Thank You Jesus For Saving My Soul!

Contributed by Jack Warford on Apr 3, 2001

Let’s try and feel, hear, and see what Jesus of Nazareth did for us in His last hours.

Mark 14:53-65 Mark 15:33-41 We will never know how it was for Jesus to suffer the separation from the Father and Holy Spirit. But because of His sacrifice we will be Joint Heirs with Him in Heaven. We who are His disciples can now enter into the Holy of Holies any time we want. We can carry our ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:32-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Prepare For The Day Of The Lord

Contributed by William Baeta on Nov 7, 2014

“Therefore keep watch, because you do not know the day or the hour”. (Matthew 25:13)

Theme: Prepare for the day of the Lord Text: Amos 5:18-24; 1 Thess. 4:13-18; Matt. 25:1-13 A common problem in the world is that of procrastination. Procrastination is simply defined as putting off what needs to be done or hoping to do tomorrow what should have been done yesterday. It is waiting ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

You Too Must Stand Ready Series

Contributed by William Baeta on Aug 30, 2019

“Therefore, you also be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect”. (Luke 12:40)

Introduction: Procrastination is a major problem in the world today. It is always putting off what needs to be done or hoping to do tomorrow what should have been done yesterday. Procrastination is waiting for the deadline and not taking advantage of the time before the deadline forgetting that ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1-6, Hebrews 11:8-16, Luke 12:35-40

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

I Got A Story To Tell Somebody Series

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Nov 20, 2019

Greetings In The Holy Name Of Jesus Yahshuah, As I laid awake in the wee hours of the early morning, waiting on my ...

I GOT A STORY TO TELL SOMEBODY by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (November 20, 2019) “Hear my cry, O God; attend unto my prayer. From the end of the earth will I cry unto thee, when my heart is overwhelmed: lead me to the rock that is higher than I. For thou ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:28

Denomination: Friends

The Grapes Of Wrath

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 27, 2020

Let’s now look at several events surrounding the Lamb, the 144,000 and the hour of judgment in Revelation 14.

Let’s now look at several events surrounding the Lamb, the 144,000 and the hour of judgment in Revelation 14. The Lamb and the 144,000 Revelation 14:1 And I looked, and, lo, a Lamb stood on the mount Sion, and with him an hundred forty and four thousand, having his Father's name written in ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Closing In On The Cross Of Jesus Christ - Part 10: Our Lord's Last Hours Before He Died Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 8, 2023

1. Jesus was abused for us (Matt 27:26-31). 2. Jesus was assisted for us (Matt 27:31-32). 3. Jesus was in agony for us (Matt 27:33-36). 4. Jesus was antagonized for us (Matt 27:37-44). 5. Jesus was absolutely willing to save us (Luke 23:34-43).

Closing in on the Cross of Jesus Christ Part 10: Our Lord's Last Hours Before He Died The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 27:26-44; Luke 23:34-43 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared May 8, 2023) MESSAGE: *Today we continue our look at the darkest day in history. In these verses God's Word shows ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:26-44, Luke 23:34-43

Denomination: Baptist

Setting The Boundaries Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 8, 2007

In order for God to work within a congregation, His church needs to understand the critical importance of setting boundaries, and committing themselves to purity and holiness.

OPEN: One man told of the time that his company’s factory had received an ominous package. It arrived at the loading dock with this warning printed on it: Danger! Do Not Touch! “Management was called and we were told to stay clear of the box until it could be analyzed. When the foreman arrived, he ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 19:7-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The ‘who’, ‘why’ And ‘how’ Of The Christian’s Wilderness Experience

Contributed by Egerton Gbonda on Mar 11, 2011

A Lent 1 (First Sunday in Lent) sermon

THE ‘WHO’, ‘WHY’ AND ‘HOW’ OF THE CHRISTIAN’S WILDERNESS EXPERIENCE Introduction The cries on our lips, when we go through certain experiences are: ‘why is this happening to me?’ (with our hands on our head), ‘who is responsible for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

God Is Our Only Hope Series

Contributed by Brent Eubank on Oct 15, 2009

In a small youth group there are 3 keys to growth... God is the main focus.

Two weeks ago we started talking about how we are going to grow our youth group. We said that there are 3 essential pieces to growing the group. Those 3 pieces are ME, GOD, and MY FRIENDS. We talked about how the most important person to growing our youth group is the person in the mirror. I ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-47

Denomination: Baptist

Naaman's Servant Girl: The Insignificant One Who Shares Good News Series

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Aug 9, 2009

Naaman’s servant girl was in many ways insignificant, but she pointed Naaman to God, the one who could heal him. We are called to do the same

2 Kings 5 To some of us this morning that will be a familiar event from the Bible, but for others you may have heard it for the first time. For some of you the suggestion that God heals bodies and heals hearts will be familiar; but for some of you the idea that God heals bodies and heals hearts may ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-27

Denomination: Anglican

All The World Is A Stage

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 28, 2013

The deed is done before the all-seeing God. His approval is reward enough in itself.

ALL THE WORLD’S A STAGE. Matthew 6:1-6; Matthew 6:16-21. “All the world’s a stage,” Shakespeare reminds us, “and all the men and women merely players.” “And one man,” continues the playwright, “in his time plays many parts…” Jesus’ teaching on almsgiving, prayer and fasting in the Sermon on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-21, Matthew 6:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Matthew 6 (9/3/2017) Series

Contributed by Pastor C Burns on Aug 17, 2022

Sermon on the Mount - Matthew 6

Matthew 6:1-4 (Jesus Teachers About Giving To The Needy) Verse 1 This verse introduces the discussion of three acts of righteousness: (1) giving, (2) praying, and (3) fasting. Jesus’ concern here is with the motives behind such acts. What reward are we seeking? Are we seeking to please God and ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ